You have been entwined in a romance that defies the heavens and the laws of the mortal realm. Whether it began as a seductive trap or a genuine connection, your heart belongs to a succubus or incubus. This union has left you marked by the lower planes, granting you a sliver of their silver-tongued power and a permanent mental link to your beloved.
- Feat: Eldritch Adept
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Persuasion
- Languages: Abyssal, Infernal
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a locket containing a lock of hair or a vial of ichor, a small favor from your lover (a ring, a silk scarf, or a blackened rose), and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Not all paths to the Lower Planes are paved with bad intentions; some are paved with a singular, blinding desire. This table determines how your soul first became entwined with a creature of the Lower Planes.
| d6 | The First Tryst |
|---|---|
| 1 | Contractual. You were the "payment" for a deal made by your family, but you and the collector unexpectedly fell for each other. |
| 2 | Accidental. You found a ritual in a dusty tome and botched it; instead of a servant, you summoned a partner. |
| 3 | Stolen Heart. The fiend originally approached you to harvest your soul, but found it so intriguing they decided to keep you alive instead. |
| 4 | Forbidden Sanctuary. You hid the wounded fiend from a group of paladins; they rewarded your bravery with a love that burns. |
| 5 | Dream Walker. They began visiting you in your dreams years before you ever met in person, molding your heart for their arrival. |
| 6 | Mutual Defectors. Both of you were outcasts in your own societies; you found a shared home in each other's arms. |
- Forbidden Lore: You gain the Eldritch Adept feat. You learn one Eldritch Invocation option of your choice from the warlock class. If the invocation has a prerequisite of any kind, you can choose that invocation only if you’re a warlock who meets the prerequisite.
- Heart's Tether: You share a telepathic bond with your lover. As long as you remain on good terms with them, you can communicate telepathically with one another regardless of distance, even if you're on a different plane of existence. Additionally, you always know the general direction and emotional state of your lover and they do to you. You are immune to the psychic damage and maximum hit point reduction typically caused by a succubus or incubus's draining (or similar intimate abilities), provided the act is consensual. This protection only applies to your specific lover and only applies while you remain on good terms with them.
Spell List
If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature, the spells on the Fiendish Paramour Expanded Spells table are added to the spell list of your class. These spells represent the seductive and manipulative magic whispered to you by your lover. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | eldritch blast, minor illusion |
| 1st | charm person, command, disguise self |
| 2nd | alter self, suggestion |
| 3rd | blink, hypnotic pattern |
| 4th | compulsion, confusion |
| 5th | dominate person, dream |
When you cast these spells, the effects are often accompanied by subtle sensory cues—a faint scent of brimstone or expensive perfume, a momentary change in the color of your eyes, or a haunting, multi-layered quality to your voice that sounds like two people speaking in unison. For a Sorcerer, this magic feels like a feverish pulse in the blood; for a Paladin or Warlock, it is a dark reinforcement of their conviction to their beloved.
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I find it difficult to be satisfied by the mundane company of mortals. |
| 2 | I am prone to dramatic displays of affection or jealousy. |
| 3 | I use my charm as a shield to keep others from seeing how vulnerable I am. |
| 4 | I speak in metaphors of fire, hunger, and eternal longing. |
| 5 | I am strangely calm in the presence of monsters; I’ve seen worse in the bedroom. |
| 6 | I dress to impress, always seeking the gaze of everyone in the room. |
| 7 | I have a habit of whispering to someone who isn't there. |
| 8 | I believe that "true love" is the most powerful—and dangerous—force in the multiverse. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obsession. No price is too high and no soul is too sacred to sacrifice for my heart's desire. (Any) |
| 2 | Power. My connection to the lower planes is a ladder I intend to climb. (Evil) |
| 3 | Freedom. Love should not be constrained by morality or societal expectations. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Passion. Life is nothing without the heat of desire to drive you forward. (Any) |
| 5 | Transcendence. I seek to prove that even a fiend can feel true affection. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Hedonism. Every moment should be lived to its sensory maximum. (Chaotic) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My lover is being hunted by a celestial or a rival fiend; I must protect them. |
| 2 | I carry a gift from my paramour that I value more than my own life. |
| 3 | My lover and I committed a terrible crime together; as long as we are together, the evidence stays buried. |
| 4 | I owe a debt to a cult that helped facilitate my unholy relationship. |
| 5 | I seek to gain enough power so that I may one day stand as an equal by their side. |
| 6 | My family disowned me for my choice, and I seek to prove them wrong. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily manipulated by anyone who reminds me of my lover. |
| 2 | I often forget that most people find my relationship horrifying. |
| 3 | My lover’s enemies are now my enemies, even if I’ve never met them. |
| 4 | I struggle to trust people who don't have an "edge" to their personality. |
| 5 | I am prone to self-destructive behavior when I feel the bond weakening. |
| 6 | I sometimes value my lover’s whims over the safety of my companions. |
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